Amendment101st Congress
Amendment sought to delete provisions that codify the "fairness doctrine" which required broadcasters to air conflicting views on issues of public importance, and gave authority to the Federal Communications Commission to fine broadcasters for violations of the doctrine.
- Amendment Number
- 267
- Description
- Amendment sought to delete provisions that codify the "fairness doctrine" which required broadcasters to air conflicting views on issues of public importance, and gave authority to the Federal Communications Commission to fine broadcasters for violations of the doctrine.
- Purpose
- An amendment to delete the provisions in the bill that restores the policy of the "fairness doctrine" in broadcasting by enacting it into law and permiting the Federal Communications Commission to fine broadcasters for violations of the doctrine.
- Congress
- 101
- Type
- HAMDT
- Latest Action Date
- Oct 3, 1989
- Latest Action Text
- On agreeing to the Oxley amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 162 - 261 (Roll no. 263).
- Latest Action Time
- 17:44:08
- Submitted Date
- Oct 3, 1989
- Chamber
- House of Representatives
- Update Date
- Jul 10, 2021